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Westsmith Family History

Westsmith Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nessmith, Nesmith, Westrich, De Smith, Reinsmith, Wassmuth, Smith

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Where is the Westsmith family from?

You can see how Westsmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Westsmith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Westsmith family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Westsmith's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Westsmith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Westsmith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Westsmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Westsmith census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Westsmith. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Westsmith. For the veterans among your Westsmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Westsmith lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Westsmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Westsmith in 1986 was 81, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Westsmith ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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